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7 plants that repel mosquitoes and keep them out of your home

Mosquitoes are never a pleasant sight in or around your home. They leave behind nasty bite marks on our skin, which can swell into an inflamed and itchy rash. In extreme cases, these insects can also transmit fatal diseases as they bite, including the likes of malaria and dengue fever. That’s why this is a pest you should deal with as soon as possible. These 7 mosquito-repelling plants - rosemary, lemongrass, marigold, lavender, floss flower, catnip, and sage - will actively keep these pests out of your home.